Tennessee's Waterville Dam 'Breached' as Evacuation Continues
Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis first alerted residents to leave the Newport area, roughly 60 miles west of Knoxville, in a post to Facebook just before 3 p.m. EST Friday, writing that the Waterville Dam had "suffered a catastrophic failure.
Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after Tennessee dam failure
High waters from both the Pigeon and French Broad rivers has closed several roads and led to evacuations and water rescues.
Rising water, dam scare lead to evacuations in Cocke County, TN
Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis is urging people to “relocate immediately” if they are near water and to not drive into water.
People ordered to evacuate portions of Tennessee city after dam fails amid Helene’s rains
Immediate evacuations have been ordered in a Tennessee town after a dam failed during the heavy rains brought by Helene.
TEMA: Duke Energy says Waterville Dam has not failed, evacuation notice still in effect
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency is claiming that Walters Dam, otherwise known as Waterville Dam, has not failed. TEMA is citing the dam’s owner, Duke Energy. It comes just about an hour after Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis said the dam had suffered a “catastrophic failure.
'State of Emergency' || Downtown Newport being evacuated after 'catastrophic failure' of dam in Waterville, NC; Flash Flood Emergency issued
The mayor of Cocke County declared a state of emergency, and the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency.
'State of Emergency' || All of downtown Newport being evacuated after 'catastrophic failure' of dam in Waterville, NC
The Pigeon River in Cocke County has reached a major flood stage and is at 16 feet. It's risen four feet in three hours.
Florida Evacuation Map Update as Hurricane Helene's Path Shifts
Officials have ordered all tourists to leave as well as all RVs. Mandatory evacuations also are in place for residents in ...
Suspicious package sent to elections officials in Minnesota prompts evacuation and FBI investigation
The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Friday were investigating the origin of a suspicious package that was sent ...
Sheriff takes grim tack with hurricane evacuation holdouts
Local law enforcement in Florida is urging evacution holdouts to write down their names on their bodies in permanent marker ...
NC officials detect damage to Lake Lure dam after emergency evacuation of people nearby
Emergency crews and residents scrambled Friday morning as Helene — the hurricane downgraded to a tropical storm — threatened ...
Evacuation order lifted for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred
Residents in an Ohio community where a dangerous chemical leak occurred are being allowed to return to their homes.
Augusta County Sheriff: Evacuation recommended for Sherando, Creekside, and Back Creek
Flooding in the Sherando, Creekside, and Back Creek areas of Augusta County are dealing with high water from the heavy rains.
'We've got a problem': Sheriff scolds residents for ignoring Helene evacuation order
A Florida sheriff on Thursday admonished residents who were not heeding an evacuation order as Hurricane Helene raced toward ...
Evacuation lifted, roads reopened after chemical leak in Whitewater Township
A dangerous chemical leak near State Route 128 has prompted an evacuation order for people in the area, according to Hamilton ...
Hillsborough County evacuation order lifted; some neighborhoods inaccessible
The Shell Point and Dana Shores neighborhoods remain inaccessible, according to Hillsborough County officials. Residents ...
Residents who didn't follow county's evacuation order told to write name, birthday on body
A county in Florida's Big Bend area told its residents who did not evacuate for Hurricane Helene to write their name and ...
Tropical Storm Helene: Mandatory evacuation order for areas along Swannanoa River
Buncombe County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for residents along the Swannanoa River from the North Fork Reservoir ...
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Flash Flood Imminent At Mountain Island Lake, Mandatory Evacuation Ordered
A flash flood is imminent at Mountain Island Lake, as Duke Energy will open the floodgates at Cowans Ford Dam at 5 p.m. Friday night.